The aroma of wood smoke, primal and compelling, contributes undeniable olfactory stimulation to the rustic roadhouse ambiance of Grumpy’s—the Lehigh Valley’s original wood pit barbecue restaurant. While the cuisine reflects diverse culinary styles, from Cajun to Tex-Mex and beyond, low-and-slow smoked meats that can take up to 12 hours to reach tender perfection remain the... »
Bell Nomad Helmet $60 The cycling community is like a family. Whether you like to ride 5 miles or 50 miles, you are a part of it. Heather and Chad Balliet, owners of South Mountain Cycle & Café, are always excited to welcome new members to the family. From the moment you walk into their family-owned business, you can feel its inviting atmosphere in their recently reno... »
Bubble Bowl of Spring Flowers $85 1. Standing Angel Figurine “Better Together” $29.95 2. Art Pot 6” “Red Tie Dye” $12.95 3. Mini Art Pole “Red Tie-Dye” $17.95 4. Art Pole 20” “Lessons from My Dog” $52.95 5. Mini Art Pole “Food For the Soul” $19.95 ROSS PLANTS & FLOWERS Ross Plants & Flowers is not only a full-service florist, but also a greenhouse and gift shop tha... »
The sheer exuberance of Torre heightens the senses while whetting the appetite for south-of-the-border gustatory adventure. Happily, there are methods of introducing the high-energy vibe of this modern Mexican sister of Paxos Restaurants into your home environment. While constructing a glowing 3-story tower filled with 100 varieties of tequila and mezcal and splashing wall... »
Bringing Musical Yoga And Mindfulness to Underserved Kids in the Lehigh Valley If you ask children’s yoga instructor Kira Willey the career milestone she’s most proud of, the answer may surprise you. The singer-songwriter has recorded four award-winning albums of children’s music and mindful moments, published a children’s book, had multiple yoga and mindfulness episodes a... »
Diana’s family-owned scratch kitchen is famously known for their diverse all-day breakfast menu made with fresh ingredients. An on-site bakery takes orders for signature cakes, pies, blueberry muffins, and more, and the adjacent Red Door Coffee Roaster provides in-house brews as well as varied 12-ounce bags to take home. Diana’s Catering can provide breakfast, lunch, or di... »
In 1988 Michael Rhoads was 22 years old, recently married, and working a full-time job as a machinist and two part-time jobs to make ends meet. With little money to spare, this didn’t seem like a good time to start a business. But that’s just what Rhoads did, spending the couple’s last $175 on a weed whacker so he could start Mike’s Lawn Maintenance in Allentown. He had wo... »
In the U.S., approximately 100 billion boxes are manufactured every year and over 95% of all products are shipped in these boxes. To give you a visual—if you stack those boxes end to end they could wrap around the Earth 570 times. It is also estimated that 11 million tons of clothing, footwear, towels, bedding, drapery, and other textiles end up in U.S. landfills every yea... »
Discover a fresh take on contemporary comfort in a vibrantly upbeat atmosphere that lifts the spirits and invigorates the appetite as familiar foods are seen from an alternate perspective. A concise menu of apps, platters, salads, and sweets—revised twice a week and tweaked daily—uses modern techniques to reimagine traditional tastes with splashes of flavor from globe-trot... »
Any home cook with a cast iron pan has a world of versatility in one mighty tool: roast, sauté, and sear; braise, bake, and broil. Equip yourself with a high quality version, and you’ll be set for life. Enter Stargazer Cast Iron, based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Peter Huntley, a professional kitchenware designer, started Stargazer Cast Iron in 2015 to create a better prod... »
